Escrow & Title

Vermont's 'notice by publication' in a quiet title action is used when:

AThe defendant is known and has a local address
BUnknown or unlocatable potential claimants must be notified of the action through newspaper publication✓ Correct
COnly when the plaintiff requests it
DFor all quiet title actions without exception

Explanation

When parties to a title dispute cannot be located or identified (such as heirs of a long-deceased prior owner), notice by publication in a local newspaper is used to give constructive notice of the quiet title action to all potential claimants.

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